Get good at drawing face with these proven techniquesfor creating lifelike portraits

Create stunning portraits, even if you're just starting out
Develop a signature style that makes your portraits stand out
Learn to catch the features that make each face unique
Learn to create lifelike male and female portraits of all ages
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Procreate Portrait Academy

By Freya Kotchakorn

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Contents
11 Modules, 41 Lessons

Find out how easy drawing realistic faces can be

Want to get really good at making digital portraits that look just like real people in Procreate?

It's easier than you think!👩‍🦰✨

I've packed my 20+ years of drawing portraits into simple, easy-to-follow lessons. You'll quickly see a big difference in your portraits.

Here’s the thing … mastering portraits isn't just about trial and error. Without the right techniques, you could end up wasting a lot of time instead of creating stunning art.

The quickest way to master portraits is by understanding the tracing and drafting formula. Think of it as a shortcut to nailing those tricky facial proportions every single time.

You’ll get really good at spotting and drawing the unique details that make each face special, and learn how to dodge common drawing mistakes. And the best part?

You'll gain the confidence to proudly share your portraits with anyone!

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I use Procreate to create illustrations for brands like

And now I'm ready to teach you all my secrets! 🌈

In my twenty years as an illustrator, I've picked up many tips and tricks that have really helped improve my work and connect me with big brands.

Now, I teach those skills to artists like you and share tips at places like Apple stores. And I know exactly what it takes to go from beginner to Pro level artist.. So I can help you every step of the way.

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This course is the simplest route to mastering portraits. Spend just 20 hours with us, and you’ll be drawing lifelike faces that look just like the real people!

Discover the portrait drawing technique I use for top brands like Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., and Sephora! 🦄

*Prices in USD. Limited time offer. Expires Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at midnight.

*Prices in USD. Limited time offer. Expires Thursday, February 9, 2023 at midnight.

An in-depth course that both beginners and established illustrators can benefit from.

This course makes learning portraits easy, whether you're just starting or you've been drawing for years. I've been a digital artist for a long time, and going solo at the beginning, I made plenty of mistakes along the way.

I want to help you learn faster by skipping those common slip-ups. You'll still get all the important lessons without the stress!

We'll focus on how to draw the special things that make each person's face unique—from kids to grandparents, and everyone in between. This way, you can draw anyone and make it look just like them.

Comprehensive Portrait Techniques

Learn to capture the essence of any face, from children to seniors. Master the art of drawing distinctive features that make each portrait unique and recognizable. With our step-by-step approach, you'll confidently create portraits that truly resemble your subjects.

Procreate Tools Mastery

Discover how to leverage Procreate's powerful features specifically for portrait creation. From custom brushes to layer techniques, you'll learn to use digital tools that enhance your natural artistic abilities. Say goodbye to messy traditional media and hello to unlimited creative possibilities.

From Beginner to Pro

Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills, this course is designed for all levels. Begin with foundational techniques and progress to advanced portrait strategies. By the end, you'll have the skills to create professional-grade portraits that you'll be proud to showcase or even sell.

With Procreate lets you work quicker, in greater detail … and it’s way cheaper! 🖋️

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A simple setup of decent brushes, watercolors, and quality paper can cost you a couple hundred bucks or more. If you add a high-detail scanner and a robust computer with cutting-edge software, your costs can easily exceed $1000 before you even start painting.

And that’s not all ... brushes wear out, and watercolors run out, which means spending another few hundred dollars just to keep painting. But with Procreate, everything you need is just a few clicks away.

Before I made the switch, I needed a huge workspace that took up half my room. Now, all I need is my iPad and an Apple Pencil.

It's all in the details - fine touches make all the difference and can take your art to the next level
All you need is your iPad and Apple Pencil. Say goodbye to costly equipment and clutter

With Procreate, you don’t need any extra painting accessories, computers, drawing pads, or scanners. You’re free to create art wherever you choose.

Turn your commute into productive art time, or spend a sunny day in the park with just your iPad, capturing inspiration as you relax.

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Sun, sand, and Procreate on Venice Beach = my kind of workspace.
The thing I love the most about Procreate is being able to paint wherever, whenever.
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Who needs a suitcase full of art supplies when you've got Procreate?
Procreate + sunshine = a happy artist.
My iPad is my art studio, wherever I go. 🧘‍♀️
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Turning ideas into Tiffany-worthy designs with Procreate.✨
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Lost in a field of wildflowers and Procreate dreams. 🌼 
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Your ultimate guide to mastering digital portrait illustration 🎨

It’s not just about following along. It’s about transforming the visions in your head into lifelike digital art on your canvas. Or well … your iPad.

We'll dive deep into the essentials like choosing the right brushes for different effects, mastering portrait techniques, and understanding how light and shadow work to bring your drawings to life.

Procreate Portrait Academy is packed with over 20 hours of detailed video lessons - seven times more content than many other courses. Across these 40 lessons, you’ll:

Master Procreate’s tools and features for portraits

Learn how to draw younger, middle-aged and older male, and female portraits

Learn to draw detailed features for faces at all ages

Learn how to the best brushes for your projects

Practice applying the perfect stroke pressure and line tracing

Deepen your understanding of light and shading

Discover insider tips and tricks I use

Efficiently manage your files, from importing resources to exporting your finished works

Every video lecture comes with clickable timestamps.

Missed something? Just click the timestamp - no need to rewind or search through the video.

*Prices in USD. Limited time offer. Expires Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at midnight.

*Prices in USD. Limited time offer. Expires Thursday, February 9, 2023 at midnight.

All theory and no drawing? That won’t make you a portrait pro!

Practice makes perfect

In all my years of drawing portraits, I’ve learned firsthand that "practice makes perfect." Imagine trying to learn how to draw faces just by reading about it or watching videos without any practice. When you finally try drawing someone, chances are, it wouldn’t quite look right.

All the tools just a few clicks away

Traditional portrait supplies can be costly and need frequent replacements. With Procreate, you get a whole studio in one app. Forget spending loads on materials - everything you need to craft stunning portraits is right at your fingertips, always ready and never running out.

Build a strong portfolio

I've added 15 step-by-step exercises to the course. These exercises will help you use all the skills you've learned. Plus, you'll end up with 15 pieces of your own art to show off in your portfolio or post on social media.

You’ll never feel lost or out of place 😌

Before designing the Procreate Portrait Academy, I surveyed over 1,000 digital art students to find out their main struggles with other courses.

...were some of their top complaints.

 

I’ve designed this course to make sure you have everything you need, without the usual obstacles that frustrate learners elsewhere.

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Here's how we address each issue:


Paced Learning
: Every lesson is broken down so you can follow along easily. Pause, rewind, or rewatch anytime you need.

Structured Curriculum: The course is set up in clear steps that build on each other, following a natural progression, so you never feel overwhelmed.

Hands-On Practice: With 15 detailed follow-along exercises, you’ll have lots of chances to use what you’ve learned and build real skills

Comprehensive Tool Explanations: I cover each tool, shortcut, and brush used, so you know exactly what you’re doing and why.

*Prices in USD. Limited time offer. Expires Thursday, February 9, 2023 at midnight.

*Prices in USD. Limited time offer. Expires Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at midnight.

Lesson list

Click on any module name below to see the full lesson list. All lessons are narrated in English, and there are English subtitles available for extra clarity or for those with hearing impairments.

Module 1: Introduction

In this module, you’ll get a chance to hear from your instructor, learn the basics of the lesson platform, and see how you can get access to our private, supportive artists-only Facebook community.

  • Lesson 1: Welcome to the Course
    4:10
  • Download the Files
  • Access to Facebook Private Group

In this module, you’ll get a chance to hear from your instructor, learn the basics of the lesson platform, and see how you can get access to our private, supportive artists-only Facebook community.

  • Lesson 1: Welcome to the Course
    4:10
  • Download the Files
  • Access to Facebook Private Group

Module 2: Lecture

In this module, you'll dive into the essentials, mastering line control techniques that are crucial for creating steady, confident lines in your portraits. You'll also get acquainted with our specially customized brushes, designed to bring your portrait work to life. Get ready to lay a strong foundation for your artistic journey!

  • Lesson 2.1: Brushes Used in this Course
    6:20
  • Lesson 2.2: Line Controlling Techniques
    10:29
  • Lesson 2.3: Line Drawing Exercise
    25:03

In this module, you'll dive into the essentials, mastering line control techniques that are crucial for creating steady, confident lines in your portraits. You'll also get acquainted with our specially customized brushes, designed to bring your portrait work to life. Get ready to lay a strong foundation for your artistic journey!

  • Lesson 2.1: Brushes Used in this Course
    6:20
  • Lesson 2.2: Line Controlling Techniques
    10:29
  • Lesson 2.3: Line Drawing Exercise
    25:03

Module 3: Exercise - Draft/ Trace and Inking

In this module, you'll find 17 dynamic video lessons that teach you how to draw each part of the face using both tracing and drafting techniques. Starting with the face outline, you'll move on to eyebrows, eyes, nose, and more, concluding with inking the entire face and hair. By the end, you'll be confident in your portrait drawing skills and ready to advance to the next modules!

  • Lesson 3.1: Draft - Facial Outline
    34:42
  • Lesson 3.2: Trace - Facial Outline
    8:55
  • Lesson 3.3: Draft - Eyebrows
    24:21
  • Lesson 3.4: Trace - Eyebrows
    24:47
  • Lesson 3.5: Draft - Eyes
    27:46
  • Lesson 3.6: Trace - Eyes
    28:48
  • Lesson 3.7: Draft - Nose
    12:25
  • Lesson 3.8: Trace - Nose
    20:06
  • Lesson 3.9: Draft - Mouth
    15:16
  • Lesson 3.10: Trace - Mouth
    23:10
  • Lesson 3.11: Draft - Smiling Mouth
    36:05
  • Lesson 3.12: Trace - Smiling Mouth
    28:18
  • Lesson 3.13: Draft - Women's Hair
    39:19
  • Lesson 3.14: Trace - Women's Hair
    2:27:09
  • Lesson 3.15: Draft - Men's Hair
    31:19
  • Lesson 3.16: Trace - Men's Hair
    1:08:59
  • Lesson 3.17: Inking - Whole Face and Hair
    56:39

In this module, you'll find 17 dynamic video lessons that teach you how to draw each part of the face using both tracing and drafting techniques. Starting with the face outline, you'll move on to eyebrows, eyes, nose, and more, concluding with inking the entire face and hair. By the end, you'll be confident in your portrait drawing skills and ready to advance to the next modules!

  • Lesson 3.1: Draft - Facial Outline
    34:42
  • Lesson 3.2: Trace - Facial Outline
    8:55
  • Lesson 3.3: Draft - Eyebrows
    24:21
  • Lesson 3.4: Trace - Eyebrows
    24:47
  • Lesson 3.5: Draft - Eyes
    27:46
  • Lesson 3.6: Trace - Eyes
    28:48
  • Lesson 3.7: Draft - Nose
    12:25
  • Lesson 3.8: Trace - Nose
    20:06
  • Lesson 3.9: Draft - Mouth
    15:16
  • Lesson 3.10: Trace - Mouth
    23:10
  • Lesson 3.11: Draft - Smiling Mouth
    36:05
  • Lesson 3.12: Trace - Smiling Mouth
    28:18
  • Lesson 3.13: Draft - Women's Hair
    39:19
  • Lesson 3.14: Trace - Women's Hair
    2:27:09
  • Lesson 3.15: Draft - Men's Hair
    31:19
  • Lesson 3.16: Trace - Men's Hair
    1:08:59
  • Lesson 3.17: Inking - Whole Face and Hair
    56:39

Module 4-9: Exercise - Create Portraits

Finally, in these module, you'll execute various types of portraits, starting with a woman, a man, a senior woman, a senior man, and both a boy and a girl. You'll draw, ink, and color each one, bringing all your skills together in these comprehensive projects.

  • Lesson 4.1: Woman Portrait - Trace/ Inking
    1:20:05
  • Lesson 4.2: Woman Portrait - Coloring
    44:05
  • Lesson 5.1: Man Portrait - Trace/ Inking
    1:06:35
  • Lesson 5.2: Man Portrait - Coloring
    1:05:28
  • Lesson 6.1: Senior Woman Portrait - Trace/ Inking
    46:07
  • Lesson 6.2: Senior Woman Portrait - Coloring
    45:20
  • Lesson 7.1: Senior Man Portrait - Trace/ Inking
    1:03:24
  • Lesson 7.2: Senior Man Portrait - Coloring
    1:03:27
  • Lesson 8.1: Boy Portrait - Trace/ Inking
    21:33
  • Lesson 8.2: Boy Portrait - Coloring
    28:04
  • Lesson 9.1: Girl Portrait - Trace/ Inking
    44:49
  • Lesson 9.2: Girl Portrait - Coloring
    37:30

Finally, in these module, you'll execute various types of portraits, starting with a woman, a man, a senior woman, a senior man, and both a boy and a girl. You'll draw, ink, and color each one, bringing all your skills together in these comprehensive projects.

  • Lesson 4.1: Woman Portrait - Trace/ Inking
    1:20:05
  • Lesson 4.2: Woman Portrait - Coloring
    44:05
  • Lesson 5.1: Man Portrait - Trace/ Inking
    1:06:35
  • Lesson 5.2: Man Portrait - Coloring
    1:05:28
  • Lesson 6.1: Senior Woman Portrait - Trace/ Inking
    46:07
  • Lesson 6.2: Senior Woman Portrait - Coloring
    45:20
  • Lesson 7.1: Senior Man Portrait - Trace/ Inking
    1:03:24
  • Lesson 7.2: Senior Man Portrait - Coloring
    1:03:27
  • Lesson 8.1: Boy Portrait - Trace/ Inking
    21:33
  • Lesson 8.2: Boy Portrait - Coloring
    28:04
  • Lesson 9.1: Girl Portrait - Trace/ Inking
    44:49
  • Lesson 9.2: Girl Portrait - Coloring
    37:30

Module 10: Bonus Lesson 1

In this bonus module, we'll teach you how to make your portraits more captivating by adding botanical elements or combine two portraits to create a beautiful couple Illustration. Learn to enhance your artwork and create stunning, detailed compositions that stand out.

  • Lesson 10.1: Creating Botanical Elements
    54:38
  • Lesson 10.2: Decorate Portraits with Botanical Elements
    14:21
  • Lesson 10.3: Create Couple Illustrations
    21:56

In this bonus module, we'll teach you how to make your portraits more captivating by adding botanical elements or combine two portraits to create a beautiful couple Illustration. Learn to enhance your artwork and create stunning, detailed compositions that stand out.

  • Lesson 10.1: Creating Botanical Elements
    54:38
  • Lesson 10.2: Decorate Portraits with Botanical Elements
    14:21
  • Lesson 10.3: Create Couple Illustrations
    21:56

Module 11: Bonus Lesson 2

In this final bonus module, you'll find three insightful lectures. Learn how to target groups of customers for portrait illustration, calculate your rates and pricing, and follow my checklist for creating a portfolio that ensures you get portrait work. Perfect for anyone looking to start earning money through commission work but unsure where to begin.

  • Lesson 11.1: How to Target Groups of Customers for Portrait Illustration
  • Lesson 11.2: How to Calculate Your Rates/ Pricing
  • Lesson 11.3: Checklist for Creating a Portfolio That Will Ensure You Get Portrait Work

In this final bonus module, you'll find three insightful lectures. Learn how to target groups of customers for portrait illustration, calculate your rates and pricing, and follow my checklist for creating a portfolio that ensures you get portrait work. Perfect for anyone looking to start earning money through commission work but unsure where to begin.

  • Lesson 11.1: How to Target Groups of Customers for Portrait Illustration
  • Lesson 11.2: How to Calculate Your Rates/ Pricing
  • Lesson 11.3: Checklist for Creating a Portfolio That Will Ensure You Get Portrait Work

You don’t just get the course! 😻

Joining the Procreate Portrait Academy gives you lifetime access to nearly 20 hours of on-demand video, available on any device with a web browser—be it a desktop, tablet, or smartphone. Plus, once you complete the course, you'll earn a special Certificate of Completion, which you can show off in your resume. ‍

Special Bonuses You Won't Get Anywhere Else 🦄

When you join the Procreate Portrait Academy, you'll unlock six exclusive bonuses for life. Use them to speed-up your learning process or gain inspiration for your future Procreate work. ‍

FREE BONUS #1

3 Face Grid Stamp Brushes and Pose Reference Resources for Artists!

Value: $22
Value: $22
FREE BONUS #2

Mega Pack of flowers and leaves to decorate your portraits

Want to draw pretty flowers with just one click? Have 24 different flower stamp brushes at your disposal at any time.

Value: $22

Want to draw pretty flowers with just one click? Have 24 different flower stamp brushes at your disposal at any time.

Value: $22
FREE BONUS #4

Source Files for All Designs in the Course

Want to check out the structure of a design? You get all Procreate source files for every lesson in the course! Use them to learn faster or to get an inspiration for your future work.

Value: $22

Want to check out the structure of a design? You get all Procreate source files for every lesson in the course! Use them to learn faster or to get an inspiration for your future work.

Value: $22
FREE BONUS #5

Downloadable Colour Swatches

Get colour palettes of all the exercises in the course as downloadable swatches! Feel free to use them for future work or inspiration.

Value: $22

Get colour palettes of all the exercises in the course as downloadable swatches! Feel free to use them for future work or inspiration.

Value: $22
FREE BONUS #7

Private Portrait Academy Alumni Facebook Community of 17.000+ members

Join thousands of passionate digital artists in our private online community.

Post your creations to receive helpful feedback from me, my team, and fellow students, helping you stay inspired and motivated to continue creating!

Enjoy a free lifetime membership.

Value: Unlimited

Join thousands of passionate digital artists in our private online community.

Post your creations to receive helpful feedback from me, my team, and fellow students, helping you stay inspired and motivated to continue creating!

Enjoy a free lifetime membership.

Value: Unlimited
Lifetime Membership

Private Online Community

Love digital illustration? Why not make a career or a side gig out of it?

Why not monetize something you love doing and are good at? Imagine getting paid for the time you spend unwinding after a long, stressful day. Sounds like a dream, am I right?

Enroll in my course and get to know the ways to earn money for drawing portraits. Learn how to price your work for clients and follow the included checklist when creating your portfolio to maximize the possibility of landing a job you'd love!

Of course you could learn it all on your own … but should you? 🙈

I’m not saying you can’t learn how to do portraits on your own. But with proper guidance you could do it in half the time (or even faster).

Learn from someone who’s already made her fair share of mistakes and found the exact recipe how to get from beginner artist to pro level in just a little over 20 hours of lectures.

Steal my tricks and secrets, and let me help you cut your learning time by leading you step-by-step through the whole process to really improve your portrait skills!

You risk absolutely nothing! 🛡️

What happens if you don't like the course?

Well, you contact me, ask for a refund and get every single cent returned to your bank account (I'll even eat the credit card processing fees!). No questions asked!

And in order for you to really make sure you like (or don't like) the course, you have a whopping 30 days to make up your mind.

Try the course. 30 days is enough time to take the entire course TWICE and then decide. If you don't LOVE it, I insist that you get 100% of your money back!

11 Modules, 41 Lessons, 20 Hours of in-depth video lectures

Lifetime access to all Portrait Academy video content*
11 Modules*, 40+ Lessons, 20 Hours of in-depth video lectures
My personal custom brush set especially designed for line work and coloring
Procreate source files for every lecture in the course
Downloadable color palettes for every design painted throughout the course
A free color swatch set of 5 skin colors
🌟 A special bonus lesson: drawing flowers and leaves to decorate your portraits
🌟 A special bonus lesson: composition of portrait drawings
🌟 A special bonus lesson: composition of couples’ portrait drawings
🌟 A special bonus with Spring 2024 update: Freya's Makeup Brushes (4 brushes) and a Face Template
*Narrated by a native speaker in English language. Native subtitles (English, Spanish) and auto-translated subtitles (Chinese, Japanese, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Italian, Indonesian, Polish, Portugese, Russian, Slovenian, Swedish, Turkish) are also available for more clarity or for students with hearing impairment.
*Prices in USD. Limited time offer. Expires Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at midnight.

*Prices in USD. Limited time offer. Expires Thursday, February 9, 2023 at midnight.

Still considering other options? 🤔

That’s ok. There are lots of ways you can learn to create art.


Price 💸 Convenience 👌 Time Investment ⏰ Guarantee 🔒
Youtube Free!
(Usually… You just have to watch the ads they show you.)

Ready when you are, but no clear curriculum to follow. Unlimited. There are so many different people to follow and videos to watch - you could spend the rest of your life watching videos and still not know what to do next. None.
Art School $$$$$
Anywhere from $15,000 to $60,000+ every YEAR.
Somewhat convenient.
All of your classes will be on one campus… You just have to drive there and attend class… every day.
2 to 8 years, depending upon your degree program and chosen path. None.
Local Art Classes from $ to $$$
Somewhat convenient.
Classes will be in your local area, but there’s no promise that you’ll be able to find classes or instructors that fit your artistic goals.
Unknown. Depends on what classes are available and if you can fit them into your schedule. None.
Skillshare It’s hard to find this information on their website, but Skillshare is $36 a month - every month. Convenient. Courses are available on demand… but you do have to figure out your own curriculum and which teachers are best for your needs. Unlimited. Just like with YouTube, there are so many different offerings - you’re likely to spend hours upon hours trying to find the right options for you. “Payments are nonrefundable and there are no refunds or credits for partially used periods.”
Trial & Error The sky’s the limit! Depending on how much you want to spend on supplies, you could save a little… or you might end up spending an absolute fortune.
Somewhat convenient. It’s all at your own pace - but there’s also no outside help provided. Unlimited. Just like with YouTube, there are so many different offerings - you’re likely to spend hours upon hours trying to find the right options for you. None.

*Prices in USD. Limited time offer. Expires Thursday, February 9, 2023 at midnight.

*Prices in USD. Limited time offer. Expires Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at midnight.
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